Stories

When 13-year-old Lainee Cornelius first connected with Center for Human Services (CHS) in November 2023, her family was doing everything they could to meet her complex needs on their own. Living in Bolivar, Missouri, Lainee’s grandmother and guardian, Teresa, often had to pay out of pocket for critical medical equipment and services, while also caring…

La’darious has been receiving Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services from Center for Human Services for two years. His family learned about CHS through his caseworker, and since then, he has worked with the entire Clinical Behavioral Services team to reach his goals and develop his skills. Before CHS, La’darious was nonverbal, but he has made…

Desiree came to the Center for Human Services, Employment Services after a referral from Vocational Rehab for a hidden physical disability. Prior to working with Employment Services Desiree had primarily worked in positions that required her to be on her feet throughout the day causing her severe pain and affecting her quality of life. Though…

Before discovering Center for Human Services (CHS), Matthew faced daily challenges without a clear path forward. Everyday tasks felt overwhelming, and his dreams—like attending college—seemed far out of reach. Without the right support and resources, progress felt impossible. Everything changed in early 2023 when Matthew connected with CHS and met two incredible advocates: Shelly, his…

Willa was born September 7, 2022. What should have been a joyous day quickly turned into a fight for her life. After 12 minutes of resuscitation, she was rushed to the NICU, where her condition was uncertain. At 7 days old, an MRI revealed severe brain damage caused by hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Doctors were prepared…

The Center for Human Services pushes through barriers in daily living and assists individuals with disabilities so they can live Life Without Limitations! James utilizes his Community Skills Trainer (CST) staff to support him in accessing his community. He is legally blind and navigates his community with his white cane and support from his CST…

Meet Libbey Rall, an amazing, and talented young lady! Throughout her years in high school, she was always well known for her beautiful smile and was a part of the Leadership Team. In the fall of 2018, she was even the Liberty High School Homecoming Queen. Since her graduation in 2019, she has taken the…

Skylar Todd is a young lady from Warsaw that came to CHS Employment Services (ES) seeking assistance in her pursuit of employment.  Skylar met with her Employment Consultant, Josh Olson, and explained that she had always been interested in the food service area but wanted to make sure she could find the “right fit.”  Josh…

Cowboys and cowgirls, the Jennings Arena Patriot Riders on horseback, American flags proudly waved by 130 rodeo fans, fun and games, line dancing and countless smiles. This describes the 29th Exceptional Rodeo held Friday, August 13 in the Mathewson Center during the second day of the Missouri State Fair. Rodeo fans came from several counties to…

Christelle Cardwell is a 20-year-old young woman living in Marshall, MO. Christelle attends the Center of Human Services (CHS) Saline County Activity Center (SCAC) weekly Monday through Friday. This recently changed as she was attending three days weekly and enjoyed attending so much, she requested to come an additional two days each week. Christelle was…